Rockies' Esmil Rogers throws in the Coors Field bullpen during rehab before a game against the Brewers on July 14.

The Rockies on Monday added Esmil Rogers back to their roster, taking him off the 15-day disabled list. To make room, Colorado designated left-handed pitcher Eric Stults for assignment back at Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rogers will be available for Jim Tracy out of the bullpen tonight for a game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Rogers’ return from a strained right lat muscle and a sore shoulder — he was out for 75 games, in which the Rockies went 30-45 — leaves an unclear situation in the Rockies bullpen. His role could go several ways.

Eric Stults, a left-handed reliever, has been recalled from Colorado Springs. He’s pitched before in the Big Leagues, parts of four seasons with the Dodgers, from 2006-09. He was 4-4 with a 5.21 ERA with the Sky Sox, with 50 strikeouts in 44.2 innings.

He essentially takes the roster spot of Greg Reynolds, who was sent back to the Springs last night.

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.